RUZAIK FAROOK
COLOMBO : The Sustainable Development Goals Award for Youth was awarded to Nabeel Barry of Wesley College for his Exemplary Leadership and Selfless Service to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He was also bestowed with the two star V award in recognition of his involvement, commitment, and dedication to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of Sri Lanka at a previous occasion this year. The event was held together with the collaboration of Sustainable Development Goals – Youth, Children, and Women hosted by the Sri Lanka United Nations Friendship Organization (SUNFO).
“The Sustainable Development Summit 2021” focused on UN Week 2021 and Sustainable Development Goals ( SDG ) Action Decade 2021-2030 was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall recently. It was organized by the Sri Lanka United Nations Friendship Organization (SUNFO).
The Chief Guest of the day was State Minister of Batik, Handloom and Local Apparel Dayasiri Jayasekera and Guests of Honour were Ex-MP Malini Fonseka and the Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Wickramasinghe.
The welcome address was delivered by Ambassador of Peace Dr. Sir Deshapriya S. Wijetunge – the Director General of SUNFO and Policy Advisor for SDG Alliance in Sri Lanka. A message from the United Nations Secretary-General, His Excellency Antonio Guterres was delivered on the occasion.
